King of Prussia by Corel

[Steve Carruthers]

Hi, was wondering if anyone has seen or built this kit, I believe it is new

[red wood]

Well Steve I know its a town in Pennsylvania, I applied for a job there once

[AntonyUK]

Hi Steve.

Not seen this one on MSW but I could have missed it. Did you do a search for it ?.

 

CMB in the UK have it in stock http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/Corel-King-of-Prussia-SM062.html

Looks a nice model.

 

Regards Antony.

Also found this

http://www.modelerscentral.com/ship-model-kits/corel/king-of-prussia-cornish-smuggler-1780/

And this is some history. http://ednoveanfarm.co.uk/blog/the-smugglers-of-prussia-cove/ of the Area in Cornwall UK.

Edited September 2, 2016 by AntonyUK

[janet bode]

Hi Steve.

 

Just received my kit King of Prussia,its a single masted English boat called a Hoy a brand new kit from Corel i bought mine from Cornwall Model Boats.The kit looks really interesting

 

cant wait to get started  Janet B

[bonedoctor51]

I built a similar kit about 15 years ago of a Bermuda Sloop, kit was Mantua.  Heavily modified from plans from the Massachusetts Maritime Museum.  Check old issues of Nautical Research Guild for a reference.  Fairly difficult due to the hull contour, but a lovely model when finished.  Lou

[Sargon]

On 8/30/2016 at 8:26 PM, Steve Carruthers said:

Hi, was wondering if anyone has seen or built this kit, I believe it is new

I've seen a few pictures of this kit, and looks really nice. I'd certainly like to try this one out in the future... it has a certain charm about it. Sargon

[michaeloliver]

Hello. Is it plank-on-frame? The product descriptions I've read don't seem to say...Thanks.

[ccoyle]

25 minutes ago, michaeloliver said:

Hello. Is it plank-on-frame? The product descriptions I've read don't seem to say...Thanks.

 

Hello, Michael. I would assume that the kit is plank-on-bulkhead unless otherwise stated. Plank-on-frame would be a big selling point and would surely be mentioned if such were the case.

 

Cheers!

[michaeloliver]

Many thanks, Chris. I actually meant plank-on-bulkhead - just careless typing I guess (or addled brain).

 

All the best seasonal wishes, Michael

 

[catopower]

This kit is indeed plank-on-bulkhead.

 

And, while some listings say it's a brand new kit, I can tell you that it's been out for years. But, I don't know how many.

 

Never built it, but I have opened up the box and looked through the plans and such. Very nice looking kit. 

This is one of those kits I've eyed for a long time. I like Corel kits in general and this one is a large scale, so it would make it easy to detail.

 

Ages of Sail has it in stock, which is where I've seen it.

[lmagna]

1 hour ago, catopower said:

Ages of Sail has it in stock, which is where I've seen it.

It is also available at Cornwell Models at about $100 less.